Fans of Vince Vaughn will recognize this resort from his recent movie Couples Retreat. While the film has received mixed reviews (OK, mostly bad reviews), no one can argue that the location is stunning. Located on Motu Ome, one of the many small Pacific islands that make up Bora Bora, this 44-acre property is only accessible by boat. Travelers will gauge just how remote the tropical paradise is as they’re shuttled from the ramshackle airport across the lagoon. Men wave from tiny fishing boats with outboard motors and overwater villas sparsely line the shores. Modern civilization feels lost until you arrive at the lap of luxury created by the resort.

The St. Regis Bora Bora is truly immense. Your overwater villa will likely be so far away from the reception that someone will drive you there in a golf cart. This may seem inconvenient, but the size makes the resort feel empty even if it’s full of guests, and you’ll be relaxing in the peacefulness the moment you arrive. Besides, the scenery looks like a screen saver and there are bicycles guests can use to get around.

At first the solitude may worry some jet-setters, but there is plenty to do at the resort. There is a private lagoon full of tropical fish, octopi and turtles where guests snorkel. They also offer jet skiing, jeep safaris, shark and ray feeding, sailing, diving, hiking, and sunset cocktail cruises. Both the shark and ray feedings are absolute must-dos. If the ocean of your room’s back deck isn’t satisfactory, there are multiple pools and a swim-up bar.

Need fortification? There are plenty of stiff tropical drinks to be had and three different restaurants: a sushi bar, a poolside restaurant and Jean George Vongerichten’s The Lagoon. The only drawback is that everything closes early, so there aren’t any late night ragers.

The bathrooms have everything a luxury beach resort should. They take up one-third of the huge overwater villas and are perfect for a couple on a romantic getaway. There are two sinks with ample counter space, and a Jacuzzi-sized tub that unfortunately does not include Jacuzzi jets. There’s also a huge rain shower with no curtain -- perfect for pretending you’re in a Hollywood sex scene. There is a private water closet with a door for those uncomfortable moments. A closet and two dressers are attached to the bathroom for maximum efficiency and two plush robes are hanging up ready for maximum use.

A large panel between the sinks slides open so you can gaze at your ocean view while showering or brushing your teeth. Look straight down and see fish through the floor windows. If the majestic outdoor beauty starts to bore you, flip on the large flat screen TV that can also be seen through the panel. The ability to wake up, stroll through sliding glass doors onto your personal decking, jump into the warm lagoon water, and stroll right into a rain shower is a luxury unlike any other.